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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale dispatch notes the Tribune correspondence moved to J. M. Porkes. Complaints about irregular delivery and related issues should be addressed to Roberts and Rey, news agents.
The West night council session approved two resolutions transferring funds from Ninth Avenue improvement to street repair and ordering necessary work at Seventh Avenue and Tuver Street. It also allows two hundred dollars from the library fund for binding and repairing books and enables Columbia Hose Company to participate in the Scranton firemen parade.
Constable Neary arrested Evan Tucker and T. J. Maxey at Lornodh on a warrant by W. H. Warrington of Bovott & Co. New York jewelers. They were held for court after a hearing before Alderman Jones on a nude public charge. bonds were set at 300 dollars each and their release followed. Warrington alleges delivery of two intended jewels on Nov 3 and demand for payment or return on the 16th, with further actions pending.
Anthony Tomonia of Onondat Street woke after 5 AM and cut bread with a jackknife. The blade slipped, embedding in his lower jaw. He and friends attempted to staunch the bleeding, narrowly escaping a fatal outcome.
A Pyramid Pile Cure advertisement claims instant relief on first application for all forms of piles. It asserts rapid relief without surgery, is easy to apply, causes no side effects, and allows continued daily work. Sold by Pyramid Drug Co, Marshall, Minn, with a free book offered.
After hours of effort a messenger arrived for Dr Moylan who found the wounded man in a very low state. He staunched the gushing artery with great effort stopping the bleeding.
Arthur Lloyds fell onto a barn wind sieve while enraged about his operation on the east side farm. He sustained a serious injury to his right knee and neck. Lloyd will be laid up for some time.
A brief item praises The Geleha and Augustin Dale for a strong performance at a warm evening event. Mike Helen Boynton leads with singing and dancing, entertaining the English audience and delivering an engaging display of costume and scenery amid the lively show.
Lieutenant Smters representatives completed a productive first day by enlisting thirty three men for the country. The volunteers will be sent to Huntsville Alabama. Corporal Steele, a former local resident, is aiding the recruiting effort and is well known and warmly greeted by many friends in the city.
Local items report Jenson’s sermon impressing ministers in Scranton and a hospital update on Corporal Cleorgy Aunger from St Joseph’s Hospital. Upcoming events include a Pythias anniversary, two marriages, a Thanksgiving dinner, and a Union church service. The water main incident at Lackawanna and River streets is noted, along with visits of several residents and a railway update.
In Reefton New Zealand a local agent says Chamberlains medicines especially the cough remedy have seen exceptional sales over two years, surpassing five years of prior goods. He notes numerous reports of relief from users and highlights strong dealer support from Matthew Prothers as wholesale and retail agents.
Funeral for Thomas Mu Ciovern held at home on Prira Street then St Patrick's church with interment at St Patrick's cemetery. Reports mention injured boy from a trolley accident, discharge of an Army enlistee, a local death, and various town notices including a paving company loan attached to wagons near the Ontario and Western depot.
The advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract for perfect digestion sound sleep and refreshing rest. First introduced in 1847 it claims to be the world's greatest tonic. Mrs Kendal praises its strength and nutritive qualities as a top beverage and tonic.
The Genuine Johann Hoff's Malt Extract stands as a trusted product from New York Berlin and Paris. Beware cheap substitutes that imitate malt extracts but lack intrinsic value and quality.
The town hears of a new Thanksgiving tea party in Taylor hosted by Calvary Baptist church with tickets at Locents selling fast. A benefit drawing for the widow of Liewnion vane offers prizes such as a toilet set and miner�s tools. Local notices mention church services, marriages, and health updates amid a broad sweep of town news.
An unclear report notes a crash at a local shop yesterday involving broken glass plates and a window shattered in a disturbance. Witnesses and authorities began an investigation as the scene drew attention from nearby residents.
A display window was broken and another article stolen. William Marks, son of John Marks, was arrested after a warrant was issued by Squire Blowse and served by Officer Pool. Marks confessed and led to recovery of the damaged window plate and a dented gun valued at £0 and $15 respectively.
The town enjoyed Mr Shepherd's Holy Land lecture and upcoming talks include a Klondike trip by Hennedy and others from nearby areas. News items report Prink Belcher's $7000 day, health scares, visiting relatives, and church activities with a school committee planning a post Christmas event.
Reverend Logan of Scranton attended a reception at the Presbyterian manse on Friday. Thanksgiving services were planned across several churches with a fundraiser for the poor. The Unite club holds an event Wednesday. Methodist church women stage an entertainment Thursday. Bishop Talbot preached Sunday sermons and Mrs Swift hosted a reception for congregation members. The manse was attractively decorated and a storm did not deter attendance. Refreshments were served by young ladies. The Swift and family are honored on their twenty fifth anniversary with cash gifts and presents from many well wishers.
Henry FE and Mefer Decanine engaged in a difficulty on Pebtay night with young men in his vicinity firing shots from a revolver. A bystander was not seriously wounded as bullets struck a doorway. A chase followed ending with a man escaping on a horse. A second disturbance involved a theft as several suspects carried away drinkable goods. Police say motives unclear amid ongoing community concerns. A separate incident reports a youth tumbling from a six small steps during a street stumble after drinking. Local unions and youth groups were scheduled to meet at Stareneca today.
A basement display shows nearly a half acre of toys while the county holds fewer. The store features 12,000 children's books plus 20,000 other items, holiday handkerchiefs and bric-a-brac at popular prices. The sale runs strong ahead of Kris Kringle season.
A veteran glove dealer offers his remaining stock at deeply reduced prices with two crisp pairs in tan to steel gray and a wide range of colors. The ad also promotes Thanksgiving groceries, mince meat, poultry, and holiday handkerchiefs, plus millinery bargains and various textiles for gifts.
A fragmentary report notes Peter Anderson of Wandling in Wilkes-Barre and Alex G Title on a Beranton business trip. The Clarion editor, described as patient, reacts to a loud crash in the composing room that disrupts his page layout and prompts him to urge gentler news handling. Washington Star
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